At the elementary level, multiple criteria, including the Naglieri Non-verbal Ability Test  (NNAT), are used to identify students for advanced program options. Many elementary schools have a gifted services teacher specialist on staff.

At the middle school/junior high level, pre-Advanced Placement and advanced course work are among the options. 

At the senior high level the school district provides opportunities for high school students to take college-level classes and earn college credit while in high school. The International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, Advanced Placement (AP), College in the Schools, Post-Secondary Enrollment Option and Quest are among the choices offered.

For more information, call Gifted Services at (651) 793-5525 or (651) 793-5478 for elementary and (651) 793-5568 for secondary or visit Gifted Services’ website at www.gifted.spps.org.  For information about services at a particular school, call the school.

Gifted Services include a variety of academic programs, competitions and interventions for high-ability students.

At the elementary level, multiple criteria, including the Naglieri Non-verbal Ability Test  (NNAT), are used to identify students for advanced program options. Many elementary schools have a gifted services teacher specialist on staff.

At the middle school/junior high level, pre-Advanced Placement and advanced course work are among the options. 

At the senior high level the school district provides opportunities for high school students to take college-level classes and earn college credit while in high school. The International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, Advanced Placement (AP), College in the Schools, Post-Secondary Enrollment Option and Quest are among the choices offered.

For more information, call Gifted Services at (651) 793-5525 or (651) 793-5478 for elementary and (651) 793-5568 for secondary or visit Gifted Services’ website at www.gifted.spps.org.  For information about services at a particular school, call the school.